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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 502.40 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 502.40 and 239.74 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 502.40 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/502.40 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 502.40 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 120,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,445.38/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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